Ruegsegger Joins DU Mates In Bridgeport

The Bridgeport Sound Tigers announced today they have signed forward Tyler Ruegsegger to a professional tryout contract (PTO).

Ruegsegger, 23, joins the Sound Tigers after amassing 15 points (eight goals, seven assists) in 22 games with the Alaska Aces of the ECHL this season. The Lakewood, CO native made his professional debut last season splitting time with Alaska and Utah of the ECHL, combining for 29 points (16 goals, 13 assists) in 58 regular season games.

Ruegsegger turned pro last season after the conclusion of his collegiate career at the University of Denver where he played alongside current Sound Tigers Rhett Rakhshani and Matt Donovan. A sixth round (166th overall) pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.

Malone will not have a long paid-to-play hockey career. He is, what's referred to as, "a marked man", and it transcends several levels of hockey. Which unfortunately, will of course cause some other guy out there to become the agressor and be labeld a thug... and so the viscious cycle continues. Brad's hit is coming. Wait for it.